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In 1978, he waged a losing race for Louisiana's 4th congressional district seat in the [[United States House of Representatives]], the ultimate winner that year having been Weaver’s legislative colleague, wealthy businessman Anthony Claude "Buddy" Leach, Jr., then of Leessville in Vernon Parish and later a long-term resident of [[Lake Charles]]​

In 1978, he waged a losing race for Louisiana's 4th congressional district seat in the [[United States House of Representatives]], the ultimate winner that year having been Weaver’s legislative colleague, wealthy businessman Anthony Claude "Buddy" Leach, Jr., then of Leessville in Vernon Parish and later a long-term resident of [[Lake Charles]]​

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==Backgro9und==

==Background==

A Homer native, Weaver graduated in 1960 from Homer High School. In 1964, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree  from [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]]. From 1964 to 1973, he was an agent of both the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] and the [[Drug Enforcement Administration]], and was cited for outstanding performance and personal bravery on five occasions by the first FBI Director, [[J. Edgar Hoover]].<ref name=house>{{cite web|url=http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:n7Bv-aAwzTsJ:files.statesurge.com/file/202936+Loy+Weaver&hl=en&gl=us|title="House Resolution No. 5", March 10, 2008|publisher=google.com|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref> At the Drug Enforcement Administration, Weaver was in regular consultation with five state governors.<ref name=house/>​

A Homer native, Weaver graduated in 1960 from Homer High School. In 1964, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree  from [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]]. From 1964 to 1973, he was an agent of both the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] and the [[Drug Enforcement Administration]], and was cited for outstanding performance and personal bravery on five occasions by the first FBI Director, [[J. Edgar Hoover]].<ref name=house>{{cite web|url=http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:n7Bv-aAwzTsJ:files.statesurge.com/file/202936+Loy+Weaver&hl=en&gl=us|title="House Resolution No. 5," March 10, 2008|publisher=google.com|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref> At the Drug Enforcement Administration, Weaver was in regular consultation with five state governors.<ref name=house/>​

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From 1974 to 1981, Weaver was the principal owner and president of the [[Shreveport]]-based security company, Southern Research, Inc., which with a multi-million payroll employed some four hundred persons.<ref name=house/>​

From 1974 to 1981, Weaver was the principal owner and president of the [[Shreveport]]-based security company, Southern Research, Inc., which with a multi-million payroll employed some four hundred persons.<ref name=house/>​

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Weaver won election to the legislature when the [[incumbent]], Louise Brazzel Johnson (1924-2002) of Bernice in Union Parish, ran unsuccessfully for the Louisiana State Senate. He served on the House Appropriations Committee, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and the House committees on retirement, transportation and development, and administration of criminal justice.<ref name=house/>​

Weaver won election to the legislature when the [[incumbent]], Louise Brazzel Johnson (1924-2002) of Bernice in Union Parish, ran unsuccessfully for the Louisiana State Senate. He served on the House Appropriations Committee, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and the House committees on retirement, transportation and development, and administration of criminal justice.<ref name=house/>​

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In the 1978 congressional race created by the retirement of the Democrat [[Joe Waggonner]], Weaver finished in fourth place, with 17,396 votes (13.4 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Congressional election returns, 1978.</ref> His background in federal service and law enforcement secured him the endorsement of both the ''The Shreveport Times'', the largest [[newspaper]] in north Louisiana.<ref>Political advertisement, ''Minden Press-Herald,'' September 8, 1978.</ref> and former Caddo Parish [[Sheriff]] [[James Goslin]].<ref>''[[Shreveport Journal]],'' November 8, 1978, p. 4A.</ref> In his declaration of candidacy, Weaver promised "reasonable, rational, and common sense approach to national defense and the energy problem."<ref>"Loy Weaver officially enters 4th district race," ''Minden Press-Herald,'' May 17, 1978, p. 8.</ref> ​

In the 1978 congressional race created by the retirement of the Democrat [[Joe Waggonner]], Weaver finished in fourth place, with 17,396 votes (13.4 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Congressional election returns, 1978.</ref> His background in federal service and law enforcement secured him the endorsement of both the ''The Shreveport Times'', the largest [[newspaper]] in north Louisiana.<ref>Political advertisement, ''Minden Press-Herald,'' September 8, 1978.</ref> and former Caddo Parish [[Sheriff]] [[James M. Goslin]].<ref>''[[Shreveport Journal]],'' November 8, 1978, p. 4A.</ref> In his declaration of candidacy, Weaver promised "reasonable, rational, and common sense approach to national defense and the energy problem."<ref>"Loy Weaver officially enters 4th district race," ''Minden Press-Herald,'' May 17, 1978, p. 8.</ref> ​

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Ultimately, Leach won the seat in the [[general election]] by narrowly defeating in a disputed vote the [[Republican Party|Republican]] former State Representative [[Jimmy Wilson]] of Vivian in north Caddo Parish. Leach served only a single term, for he was unseated by future [[Governor]] [[Buddy Roemer]] in the 1980 general election.​

Ultimately, Leach won the seat in the [[general election]] by narrowly defeating in a disputed vote the [[Republican Party|Republican]] former State Representative [[Jimmy Wilson]] of Vivian in north Caddo Parish. Leach served only a single term, for he was unseated by future [[Governor]] [[Buddy Roemer]] in the 1980 general election.​

Though his elective experience was as a Democrat, in his later years Weaver was also donated to some [[Republican Party|GOP]] candidates and party organizations. In 1986, he supported the Republican [[U.S. Senate]] candidate, then [[U.S. Representative]] William Henson Moore, Jr., of [[Baton Rouge]], who was defeated by Democrat [[John Breaux]] as the successor to the retiring [[Russell Long]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/elec2/elec-HOMER-LA.html|title=Homer, Louisiana, Political Contributions|publisher=city-data.com|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref> In 1996, Weaver contributed to state Representative Chuck McMains' unsuccessful Republican primary campaign for the U.S. Senate. In 2000, Weaver donated to the National Republican Congressional Committee. In  2004, however, he supported Democrat Christopher "Chris" John in John's unsuccessful  U.S. Senate race against Republican [[David Vitter]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://watchdog.net/contrib/71040/loy_f_weaver|title=Loy F. Weaver from Zip Code 71040|publisher=watchdog.net|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref> After the election, Weaver donated $1,000 to the Vitter campaign. In 1999, Weaver had donated to former Governor [[David C. Treen]] in Treen’s attempt to return to the U.S. House in the 1st congressional district, which Treen narrowly lost to Vitter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://watchdog.net/contrib/71040/loy_weaver|title=Loy Weaver from Zip Code 71040|publisher=watchdog.net|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref>​

Though his elective experience was as a Democrat, in his later years Weaver was also donated to some [[Republican Party|GOP]] candidates and party organizations. In 1986, he supported the Republican [[U.S. Senate]] candidate, then [[U.S. Representative]] William Henson Moore, Jr., of [[Baton Rouge]], who was defeated by Democrat [[John Breaux]] as the successor to the retiring [[Russell Long]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/elec2/elec-HOMER-LA.html|title=Homer, Louisiana, Political Contributions|publisher=city-data.com|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref> In 1996, Weaver contributed to state Representative Chuck McMains' unsuccessful Republican primary campaign for the U.S. Senate. In 2000, Weaver donated to the National Republican Congressional Committee. In  2004, however, he supported Democrat Christopher "Chris" John in John's unsuccessful  U.S. Senate race against Republican [[David Vitter]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://watchdog.net/contrib/71040/loy_f_weaver|title=Loy F. Weaver from Zip Code 71040|publisher=watchdog.net|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref> After the election, Weaver donated $1,000 to the Vitter campaign. In 1999, Weaver had donated to former Governor [[David C. Treen]] in Treen’s attempt to return to the U.S. House in the 1st congressional district, which Treen narrowly lost to Vitter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://watchdog.net/contrib/71040/loy_weaver|title=Loy Weaver from Zip Code 71040|publisher=watchdog.net|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref>​

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In 2008, Weaver was again a Democratic contributor in two high-profile races on behalf of then U.S. Senator [[Mary Landrieu]], a [[liberal]] who defeated state Treasurer [[John Neely Kennedy]], and in support of Paul Carmouche, the Caddo Parish district attorney who narrowly lost the 4th congressional district seat in the U.S. House to Republican [[John Fleming]] of [[Minden, Louisiana|Minden]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/loy-weaver.asp?cycle=08|title=Loy F. Weaver: Political Campaign Contributions, 2008 Election Cycle|publisher=campaignmoney.com|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref>​

In 2008, Weaver was again a Democratic contributor in two high-profile races on behalf of then U.S. Senator [[Mary Landrieu]], a [[liberal]] who defeated state Treasurer [[John Neely Kennedy]], and in support of Paul Carmouche, the Caddo Parish district attorney who narrowly lost the 4th congressional district seat in the U.S. House to Republican [[John Fleming]] of [[Minden, Louisiana|Minden]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/loy-weaver.asp?cycle=08|title=Loy F. Weaver: Political Campaign Contributions, 2008 Election Cycle|publisher=campaignmoney.com|accessdate=September 5, 2009}}</ref>​ The 4th district seat is now held by the Republican [[Mike Johnson]] of Bossier Parish.

 

==Banking career==​

==Banking career==

 

From 1981 to 1995, Weaver was the president and chief executive officer of Homer National Bank in his hometown. This experience led to his position later as area president of First Guaranty Bank.<ref name=house/>​

From 1981 to 1995, Weaver was the president and chief executive officer of Homer National Bank in his hometown. This experience led to his position later as area president of First Guaranty Bank.<ref name=house/>​

 

As the nature of banking changed over the decades, Weaver served from 1996 to 1998 as president of Bank One in Homer. From 1999 to 2001, he was president of Woodlands Bancorp, Inc., and First Woodlands Bank.<ref name=gbank>{{cite web|url=http://resources.bnet.com/topic/first+guaranty+bank.html|title=First Guaranty Bank Board of Directors|publisher=bnet.com|accessdate=December 17, 2009}}</ref> Weaver's last banking position from 2001 to 2008 was as the North Louisiana president and overall executive vice president of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., based in Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish. Among his First Guaranty board members was the late Foster Jay Taylor, Jr. (1923-2011) of Ruston, former president of Weaver's ''alma mater'', Louisiana Tech.<ref name=gbank/> On his retirement, Weaver was honored as an "exceptional gentleman" by the Louisiana House for his legislative service, civic activities, and business career.<ref name=house/>​

As the nature of banking changed over the decades, Weaver served from 1996 to 1998 as president of Bank One in Homer. From 1999 to 2001, he was president of Woodlands Bancorp, Inc., and First Woodlands Bank.<ref name=gbank>{{cite web|url=http://resources.bnet.com/topic/first+guaranty+bank.html|title=First Guaranty Bank Board of Directors|publisher=bnet.com|accessdate=December 17, 2009}}</ref> Weaver's last banking position from 2001 to 2008 was as the North Louisiana president and overall executive vice president of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., based in Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish. Among his First Guaranty board members was the late Foster Jay Taylor, Jr. (1923-2011) of Ruston, former president of Weaver's ''alma mater'', Louisiana Tech.<ref name=gbank/> On his retirement, Weaver was honored as an "exceptional gentleman" by the Louisiana House for his legislative service, civic activities, and business career.<ref name=house/>​

 

In retirement, Weaver serves as a director of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and is affiliated with the Council for a Better Louisiana, the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport, the Louisiana Crime Control Commission, the Homer [Lion's International and the [[Chamber of Commerce]] in both Homer and Haynesville in northern Claiborne Parish.<ref name=house/>​

In retirement, Weaver serves as a director of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and is affiliated with the Council for a Better Louisiana, the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport, the Louisiana Crime Control Commission, the Homer Lion's International and the [[Chamber of Commerce]] in both Homer and Haynesville.<ref name=house/>​

 

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